Bombardier C Series Aircraft Completes First Commercial Flight into London City Airport (1)

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
celebrated another important milestone for the C Series aircraft
program with the first revenue flight into London City Airport, a
Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) CS100 jetliner from
Zurich.

"We are proud to see the C Series
aircraft in SWISS livery landing at London City Airport for the
first time. This new milestone continues the momentum propelling
the C Series aircraft program," said Fred Cromer, President,
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. "The CS100 aircraft has the perfect
combination of steep approach and short field capability as well as
longer range. These attributes provide airlines with the
opportunity to reach new markets from London City Airport and other
challenging airports around the globe, generating an increased
level of interest in the C Series program."

"One of the key aspects of the C
Series aircraft, is the fact that it is designed for operations at
challenging city-centre airports. Thanks to leading-edge
innovation, the C Series is by far the most community and
environmentally-friendly aircraft with a very low-noise and
low-emission footprint. It also happens to be a more economical and
passenger-friendly option than other aircraft in its class," said
Rob Dewar, Vice President, C Series Aircraft Program,
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.

"As part of our fleet modernization
plan, we are gradually replacing the Avro aircraft with the C
Series and today, we start with our CS100 flight operations from
Zurich to London City as the world's first airline. We are excited
to offer our guests the benefits of the C Series such as more
comfort on this important route," said Peter Koch, C Series
Fleet Chief, SWISS.

As of now, SWISS will operate
regularly to London City Airport from its main hub in Zurich with a
CS100 and from Geneva as of summer 2018.

"The inaugural commercial flight of
the Bombardier C Series by SWISS is a landmark moment for London
City Airport, and the culmination of five years preparation to
bring this next generation aircraft into operation," said Richard
Hill, Chief Commercial Officer at London City Airport. "The
introduction of the C Series is an important part of London City's
growth plans and a boon for the UK aviation industry, with its
wings manufactured at Bombardier's Belfast factory. As one of the
quietest and most fuel efficient commercial jets in its class, and
thanks to its longer range, we can also unlock opportunities for
new routes, including the possibility of non-stop services to the
east coast of USA, Russia, the Gulf and Middle East."

The C Series is now the largest
passenger aircraft certified to operate from the London City
Airport with the longest range. A single-class CS100 aircraft can
also fly 2,200 nm (4,074 km) from London City. The CS100 jetliner
is the only commercial aircraft that can fly London City-New York
non-stop, in an all-business class configuration.

The C Series aircraft is
manufactured by the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership, an
affiliate of the Bombardier Commercial Aircraft segment of
Bombardier Inc.

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